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Top 10 Best Apps for Valentine's Day

Meredith Chambers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:10:23 +0000

Robert Scoble, Flickr Gearing up for Valentine's Day can often lead to anxiety about sending the right card or flowers, getting the perfect gift, choosing the best place for dinner, or worse…preparing your own meal for your very special Valentine. So to help you get through the stress, we scanned through the App store to [...]

Helpful Hints – Keep Your Roses Fresh!

Bradley James — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:40 +0000

Marianne has some fantastic Helpful Hints for Valentine’s Day. Keep your fresh roses from wilting: use a sharp edged knife and cut stems on angle; immediately put into water Keep water bacteria-free by using one of the following techniques: place a penny in the water, place an aspirin in water 1 part lemon lime soda [...]

O-C Health Department Hopes To Be Your Match Maker

Rosetta Key — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:43:30 +0000

The Ocean County Health Department is hoping to help you find the love of your life this Valentine’s Day. Public Information Officer Leslie Terjesen says volunteers at the County’s two animal shelters located in Jackson Township and Manahawkin are hoping to connect you to the perfect dog or cat. Terjesen says starting today, February 14th [...]

10 Romantic Movies Everyone Should Watch on Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:27:20 +0000

The American Film Institute created a list of the 100 most romantic movies ever made. Because their list spans a good 7 or 8 decades, and doesn’t go past the ’90s, it doesn’t include a lot of our favorites. The movies that shaped our ideas of romance.

Will You Spoil Your Valentine? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:51:05 +0000

Valentine’s Day is upon us and consumers are planning to splurge on their loved ones this year. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2012 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, the average person celebrating the holiday will spend $126.03, up 8.5 percent over last year. Total spending is expected to reach $17.6 billion. “We [...]

New York Giant Greg Jones Proposed to His Girlfriend at the Super Bowl

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:32:52 +0000

Greg Jones will have no problem remembering the day he proposed to his girlfriend. Neither will New York Giants’ fans. That’s because the rookie linebacker dropped to one knee and asked Mandy Piechowski to be his wife during the on-field celebration of his team’s 21 to 17 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl [...]

Pizza Hut Goes for the Heart, Arteries With Valentine's Day Proposal Package

Kathy Landin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:58:33 +0000

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you want to propose, but you just don’t know how. And, to make matters worse, times are tough, so you’re on a pretty tight budget. Don’t worry. Pizza Hut has your back with their ‘Tie the Knot with the $10 Dinner Box’ promotion.

Top 20 Lonely Love Songs to Avoid on Valentine's Day

Meredith Chambers — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:19:45 +0000

YouTube Spending Valentine's Day alone can be pretty rough. After all, it's nearly impossible not to notice all the kissing couples; the hearts, balloons, chocolates, teddy bears, cupids, and other love-themed overkill. If you don't have a sweetheart, checking your Facebook News Feed or leaving the house is half the battle. But it's listening to [...]

Make Pink Hot Chocolate A Valentine's Day Tradition!

Bradley James — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:22:33 +0000

Looking for an easy and romantic way to treat your sweetheart or loved one this Valentine’s Day? Give the gift of love in liquid form with this sweet recipe for Pink Hot Chocolate! This fantastic idea comes from Woman’s World Magazine. Ingredients: 2 cups milk 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 3 Tbs. maraschino cherry juice [...]

10 Outrageous Marriage Proposal Videos For Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:08:24 +0000

It happens every year. February 14th rolls around and we’re all supposed to be in the mood for love. Well, if you’re having a little trouble getting there this year, watching some truly outrageous (and gladly accepted) marriage proposals should pretty much do the trick. We’ve scoured YouTube and found ten of the most outlandish, [...]

Don't Have a Date This Valentine's Day? Get Matched Up With a Pet

Vetstreet Editors — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:54:19 +0000

They say that beauty is skin deep. Apparently, the same goes for cuteness, which is why the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match pet pairing program — designed to match pet and human personalities — has been such a success. Instead of bringing home the most adorable pooch or kitten that first catches their eye, soon-to-be pet [...]

What Food Makes People Feel the Romance? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:48:41 +0000

Food and romance are two of life’s pleasure, so why not combine them? According Hotel.com’s Valentine’s Day-themed 2012 survey, the two foods most likely to set the mood for love are…

10 Things NOT To Get A Woman For Valentine's Day [LIST]

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:18:04 +0000

Alright guys, you have a week until the big day. That should give you MORE than enough time to prepare. However, in order to prevent your untimely demise, let me help you out with a few things you should ABSOLUTELY NOT GIVE your woman on Valentine's Day (and in some cases, ever.)

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Helpful Hints – Preserving Flowers and Streak-Free Mirrors

Bradley James — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:39 +0000

Marianne has some great Helpful Hints today: Double the life of your fresh flowers this Valentine’s Day: add 2 aspirins to the water; cut off bottoms of stems and change the water frequently The secret to streak-free mirrors: wear dark clothing while cleaning mirrors; streaks and smudges will stand out more clearly while cleaning; to [...]

Donut Lovers Rejoice on Valentine's Day With the Best Krispy Kreme Deal – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:44:05 +0000

If you have a dozen Valentines — or just want 12 people to love you — Krispy Kreme is here to help. When you buy a dozen donuts at one of its franchises from now through February 14, you’ll get a dozen free Valentine’s cards, and each one is good for a free donut!